The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish session today as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 2,849.29 points, closing at 168,489.62, marking a 1.72% increase.
Market Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trajectory on October 2, 2025, with the KSE-100 Index soaring by 2,849.29 points, or 1.72%, to settle at 168,489.62. This marks a new high for the index, showcasing strong investor confidence and robust trading activity across key sectors.
Market Highlights
- High: 168,619.32
- Low: 165,567.22
- Total Trades: 526,400
- Total Volume: 1.57 billion shares
- Total Value: Rs. 70.20 billion
Top Performing Indices
- KSE-30: 52,023.55 (+986.89 points, 1.93%)
- All Share Index: 102,646.76 (+1,640.61 points, 1.62%)
- Banking Index (BKTI): 47,811.74 (+2,488.60 points, 5.49%)
Sector Highlights
Commercial Banks led the charge with notable gains, supported by bullish sentiment across the sector. Oil & Gas, Fertilizer, and Technology & Communication also saw significant interest from investors.
Company Movers
Key contributors to the index’s performance included HBL, ENGRO, LUCK, MCB, and UBL, all of which saw positive gains amid heavy trading volumes.
Market Sentiment
Market sentiment remained positive throughout the day, fueled by improved macroeconomic indicators, firm global oil prices, and expectations of monetary easing policies. Analysts anticipate continued momentum if the current macroeconomic climate persists.